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This page lists all the articles, interviews and other features BCG has published. There are more than 4,000 articles to read in this section.   RSS feed

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Elis James Features

Elis James shares his three favourite sports books

Wednesday 30th April 2025

Elis James is returning as a judge on the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award. Here he shares with BCG his three favourite sports books of all time.

The Big Job. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Gamely (Joan Sims), Frederick 'Booky' Binns (Dick Emery), George 'The Great Brain' (Sid James), Myrtle Robbins (Sylvia Syms), Timothy 'Dipper' Day (Lance Percival). Copyright: Anglo Amalgamated Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #355

Wednesday 30th April 2025

This time we're asking you about The Big Job, a crushed grape, Arthur Pilbeam and more.

Mike Cooper Pro

Credit where credit's due

Tuesday 29th April 2025

Pro member and writer Mike Cooper discusses the importance of credits.

Social Media Features

The rise of DIY comedy platforms

Monday 28th April 2025

New comics no longer wait for permission. They post directly to the internet. YouTube has become the circuit. TikTok is the showcase.

Natalie Palamides. Credit: Natasha Pallotzio Live

Circuit Training: Natalie Palamides interview

Monday 28th April 2025

All set to open the seismic Soho Theatre Walthamstow, Natalie Palamides talks great lost series, gender flipping, Pearl Jam puzzlement, audience mis-reads, sad table reads and relaunching a legendary venue.

Jon Holmes Pro

BCG Pro Sessions video: Jon Holmes

Monday 28th April 2025

Jon Holmes, the creative powerhouse behind The Skewer, discusses working with writers to make the multi-award-winning radio satire.

Nuns On The Run. Image shows from L to R: Charlie McManus (Robbie Coltrane), Brian Hope (Eric Idle). Copyright: Hand Made Films Features

Comedy Rewind: Discover the Nuns On The Run

Sunday 27th April 2025

Years before Sister Act, a hit British film saw a pair of on-the-run criminals - Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane - hide in a nunnery with hilarious consequences.

Camille Ucan. Credit: Sarah Cresswell Pro

My Comedy Career: Camille Ucan

Friday 25th April 2025

As she prepares to bring her debut play to the stage, we talk to actor and writer Camille Ucan.

Toby Williams Features

Rogue Pun: Toby Williams gets a big weird award for Wet Fish, and voices fantasy heavy-hitters

Friday 25th April 2025

Probably not one to watch while having your tea - particularly seafood - the latest addition to Toby Williams' lengthy resumé has gone down very well.

John Tothill Live

John Tothill / Sarah Roberts / Sean McLoughlin - Bobby Carroll's Live Comedy Diary

Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Bobby looks for the real deal. He finds three ultra-authentic voices and gets lost in their beguiling mess.

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